This paper studies economic effects of the gender composition of corporate boards, employing a new and unique …. Using multiple identification approaches, alternative measures of gender diversity, and several performance indicators, we … find some evidence that companies with gender-diverse boards have higher market values and better profitability. These …

This study examines the impact of board gender diversity on financial misconduct. The findings suggest firms with … gender-diverse boards commit fewer financial reporting mistakes and engage in less fraud. The findings hold after accounting … diminish at higher levels of gender diversity, indicating that impact of gender diversity on decreasing the likelihood of …

We study the relationship between gender diversity on boards and corporate social irresponsibility (CSI). We … hypothesize a bi-directional causality. Firms exposed to CSI incidents are likely to increase their board gender diversity for … reputational purposes. At the same time, board gender diversity diversifies board skills and networks, thereby building board …